RFP 2015-21 Chief Actuary

This contract calls for an interim Chief Actuary/Director of Research to provide actuarial analysis, financial sustainability planning, data analytics, and policy advice for Covered California’s health‑benefit exchange. The work is performed under a fixed‑price ceiling of $190,000, runs from early February 2016 through late July 2017, and may be extended for up to two additional one‑year periods. The award was made to Bertko Actuarial Associates, a private actuarial consulting firm, after a full and open competitive solicitation. • Scope includes financial sustainability modeling, market data analysis, risk modeling, and reporting to exchange leadership. • Deliverables are accepted upon approval by the Covered California Project Manager; work hours must align with agency business hours. • Travel not pre‑authorized is non‑reimbursable; pre‑authorized travel is reimbursable per Addendum 1.